Posted on July 27, 2012

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Senior Associate, Workplace Giving

Summary: The Corporate and Foundation Programs unit is the central office through which high quality, consistent fundraising programs and platforms are created that reflect the organization’s fundable strategic opportunities. It is also the primary office though which corporate, foundation and new market strategy is developed to maximize fundraising locally, regionally, nationally and globally. The Workplace Giving Senior Associate is responsible for managing the organization’s corporate online donation microsite program, supporting a strategy to increase corporate matching of online giving and developing procedures to track and report on national workplace giving accounts. In addition to this they will support the workplace giving team in the development and distribution of resources, tools and trainings for Red Cross fundraisers.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the online donation site (microsite) program, including setting the strategy, objectives and annual plan for this program
• Leads the implementation of the plan;
• Acts as the main liaison between the Digital Engagement team and the fundraisers to deliver customized microsites for corporate workplace giving campaigns;
• Assists in the implementation of episodic and non-episodic workplace giving campaigns;
• Support Corporate and Foundations team on matching gift programs including strategy, gift processing and company reports;
• Manages fundraiser inquiries about workplace giving opportunities;
• Tracks and maintains workplace giving campaign reports;
• Develops resources and training programs, including workplace giving campaign toolkits, and provides support for Red Cross fundraisers regarding corporate workplace campaigns.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Marketing, Business, English, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a relevant field;
• A minimum of three years experience working for a nonprofit organization in marketing, fundraising, matching gifts, gift processing, or project management;
• Corporate fundraising or workplace giving experience preferred;
• Experience coordinating projects in a large organization helpful;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail and data management;
• Strong customer service orientation is necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team;
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle deadlines, pressure and changing priorities with good judgment;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary and experience with a donor management system (like Raiser’s Edge) is highly preferred;
• Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs, willingness to work outside standard established business hours, and 25% of business travel are required.

The American Red Cross National Headquarters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

TO APPLY: Please visit www.americanredcross. apply2jobs.com and search for Requisition Number NHQ25055.